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2000 BMW 528I recalls and problems

1 recall and 42 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 BMW 528I.

1
recalls
42
owner complaints
2
complaints mentioning a crash
4
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 BMW 528I recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch

NHTSA campaign 00V048000 · reported February 17, 2000 · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE · 17,700 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. This switch could fail internally, causing it to remain either in the "brake lamps off" position or in the "brake lamps on" position.
The risk
If this happens, the brake lamps either will not operate or will be continuously illuminated, regardless of brake pedal position.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 2, 2023 · Engine and engine cooling · 102,000 miles · fire reported

The contact owned a 2000 BMW 528i. The contact stated that shortly after arriving home and with the vehicle parked in his garage, he observed first white smoke and then brown smoke emanating from the engine compartment. While waiting for emergency services, the contact stated that he then observed flames engulfing the…

Aug 29, 2020 · Unknown or other · 123,000 miles

THE SHIFTER ON THE CONSOLE WILL HANG UP GET STUCK OFTEN WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE THEN FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE IT WON'T SHIFT ALL THE WAY TO DRIVE IT KEEPS STOPPING IN NEUTRAL NOW WHILE IT'S IN NEUTRAL I CAN PULL BACK ON THE SHIFTER AND HOLD IT IT WILL CATCH DRIVE PARTIALLY BUT U HAVE TO KEEP PULLING BACK ON THE SHIFTER…

Jul 14, 2020 · Steering · 192,094 miles

WENT ON DATA BASE NHTSA THAT SAYS MY VEHICLE HAS 3 RECALLS . WHAT DO I DO N GO TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS

Nov 10, 2018 · Seats · 145,000 miles · fire reported

AS I WAS DRIVING MY BELOVED 2000 BMW 528I ON 11/9/2018 AT 2:15 PM, ON ROUTE 12 SOUTH IN DUCK, NC, TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, SMOKE BEGAN POURING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE HEATED SEATS WERE NOT TURNED ON. NO DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON, EXCEPT FOR A REAR TAIL LIGHT INDICATOR THAT HAD…

Oct 29, 2018 · Engine · 283,000 miles · fire reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 528I. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AND CAME TO A STOP, WHEN SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE HOOD. THERE WAS A CRACKING SOUND THEN FLAMES WAS SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE…

528I model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 14224
2001 0200

Across all years, the 2008 528I has the most complaints (118). All BMW 528I years →

Questions

Does the 2000 BMW 528I have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 BMW 528I, the most recent reported on February 17, 2000 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 528I?
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (10 complaints), followed by air bags (7).
How many 2000 BMW 528I complaints mention a crash or fire?
2 of 42 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 2, 2023.